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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
3
Fragmented OCR style text mentions the Ko Sine Tae fault and a habit among Americans, with garbled phrases about Americans being fretful and seeking annexation. The passage appears as a stray historical note with indecipherable gaps and nonstandard wording.
The piece reviews campaign finance criticism in The Washington Post, party stances on public funding, and the contrast between Bryan and Taft approaches. It discusses labor support for Bryan, GOP labor views, and calls out perceived Republican hypocrisy while noting tariff politics and working-class concerns. It ends with local ads for dairy and dining.
Governor Johnson responds to W T Bryan regarding speaking engagements across states. He offers to cooperate with the committee, aims to be available in September, and notes prior leg injury delaying immediate touring plans.
In Lincoln Nebraska a small crowd gathers to hear William Jennings Bryan outline plans for his presidential nomination. He cautions on the speech length, notes August as target and confirms program details after committee review. A large Capitol Grounds audience is anticipated for the formal Denver convention nomination.
Hot Springs Virginia July 31 Taft declines a Denver Labor Day invitation to stay on his planned travel schedule. He golfed and rode with General Corbin while his aides handled mail. Letters from supporters in New York Indiana and Illinois mention miniature William Howards named for him and autograph requests.
Late tonight more reliable information regarding the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad strike case is expected. A statement will be issued tomorrow presenting the employees side and ordering a strike contingent on the company’s continued refusal to address grievances. The committee’s stance remains unresolved as talks stall.
Fragmentary 19th century style text questions housekeeping competence with comic slang. It contrasts a road housekeeper’s skill with a city servant, noting mispronunciations and stubborn stains. The piece emphasizes practical patience and careful washing.
Indiana Democratic press association members held an annual outing at Fatutew park with brief speeches by John W. Kern and Thomas R. Marshall. Editors and spouses dined at the Balrview room, heard comments on press conscience and campaign strategy, and planned the February midwinter meeting while noting many editors and guests from numerous Indiana papers.
James E Watson, Republican candidate for governor, spoke at Jeffersonville and New Albany chautauqua events. He attended a Republican county committee meeting and addressed precinct committeemen. A large crowd gathered amid support from several hundred voters and a diverse Republican delegation.
In New York Ralph Mitchell told John Mitchel that an approach to assume leadership could foster industrial peace. Seth Low, president of the federation, discussed a labor management agreement as a steady method guiding wages and conditions in major industries. Mitchell, replying from New York, expressed openness to developing employer worker relations while protecting public welfare. He will establish his base at National Civic Federation offices, 428 Fourth Avenue.
From New Albany to Jeffersonville and Louisville, a speaker presented from a Republican perspective on state and national issues, detailing policy priorities and political outlooks. He emphasized governance, economic concerns, and party alignment across regional and national contexts.
Indianapolis July 21 official announcement marks the appointment of Indiana Republican State Committee officers. Members named include John Moorman Knox James E Piety Terre Haute Owen Carr Rushville Charles F Reay Columbus and W Bowen Delphi. James E Piety is the sole new member, returning from the committee two years ago. he has served twelve years on the circuit bench.
New York July A large Kings County grand jury indicted the Brighton Beach Racing Association which ran a meet at Brighton Beach track on Wednesday for aiding gamblers under the new anti gambling laws. Indictments named association president Christopher Fitzgerald stockholder William Engeman and former betting ring superintendent John J Cavanaugh, who had been previously charged on similar counts.
War saw Ind July report details Myers of Warsaw and Detroit connected to a scheme to obtain four dollars under false pretenses from Dayton Shanafelt, Warsaw creamery manager. The letter alleges theft of membership in a Jr Macentice lodge and related insurance. Three affidavits filed with Prosecuting Attorney Anglin. efforts ongoing for weeks to locate and arrest Myers.
A garbled Kendalville report notes a morning trip by local players and their wives to Goshen for a return baseball game against a Goshen Taports-Chicago to Cleveland lineup. Names such as Messrs. and Mi azsturt Rogert Bol Ai Bolton and Cor ton are mentioned amid unclear details, reflecting a damaged OCR fragment from the KENDALLVILLE scene.
In Lagrange on Saturday the farm product show committee will meet with invitations extended to officers and committee members of agricultural and horticultural societies. The gathering aims to organize arrangements for the upcoming Farm Pendant Show day and attract broad farmer participation for a record profitable event.
Instructions describe using pure laundry soap to revive carpet colors. Dissolve soap in water, apply suds to the carpet, scrub briskly, then wipe with a damp cloth. The method touted promises the carpet will look like new.
Heat lasting from morning to late afternoon caused widespread distress. Four women fainted or were overcome in shops and on transit, including Marie Cahill, Bora O'Meara, Elizabeth Remmert, and Gertrude Watt, with swift recoveries. Thermometer hit 84 degrees at 1 PM and remained hot into the evening, intensifying fatigue and strain on people and horses.
Wayne Township Jolly Dozen gathered at the A S Will home north of Kendallville Indiana for a July evening. Mrs K K Rosenberry won first prize in the ladies contest and Mrs Clinton Finl¢ won a prize. The next meeting is planned for September at Mrs Wilber Ts home with lake activities to follow.
Major Harrison charges GC Ans paugh with violating the city anti spit ordinance prohibiting expec torating on sidewalks and public areas. This is the first case brought since the ordinance went into effect. Tonkel's cigar stand at 113 East Main Street invites smokers with a full line of cigars and tobacco.
A jumbled note claims to offer a sailor’s tongue approach to persuade patrons of superior service. The fragment suggests a sales pitch aiming to prove worth but remains unclear and garbled.
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